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Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No Serial No MVC-CD300 MVC-CD200/CD300 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 3-067-951-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No Serial No MVC-CD300 MVC-CD200/CD300 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 3-067-951-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
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... Information Declaration of electric shock to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD300 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is subject to the following two conditions:... to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This symbol is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to disassemble the cabinet. If you may cause undesired operation. Declaration...camera is harmful to eyes, do not expose the unit to radio communications. This symbol is subject to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD200 Responsible Party:Sony...
... Information Declaration of electric shock to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD300 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is subject to the following two conditions:... to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This symbol is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to disassemble the cabinet. If you may cause undesired operation. Declaration...camera is harmful to eyes, do not expose the unit to radio communications. This symbol is subject to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MVC-CD200 Responsible Party:Sony...
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...8226; The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are for the two models: MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300. Precaution on the LCD screen and the finder. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue ... recording Contents of data loss, always copy (back up (red). This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "CD-R" or "CD-RW." • We recommend that the camera body may occur. Do not get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, refer to page 87 and follow the...
...8226; The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are for the two models: MVC-CD200, MVC-CD300. Precaution on the LCD screen and the finder. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue ... recording Contents of data loss, always copy (back up (red). This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/ CD-RWs as "CD-R" or "CD-RW." • We recommend that the camera body may occur. Do not get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, refer to page 87 and follow the...
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... be longer. To delete the image: 1. To return to the subject W side: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD200) Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300) T side: Approx. 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (MVC-CD200) Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300) To record even closer subjects, see page 66. 22 Select [DELETE] with v, then press the center z. Select...
... be longer. To delete the image: 1. To return to the subject W side: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD200) Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300) T side: Approx. 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (MVC-CD200) Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300) To record even closer subjects, see page 66. 22 Select [DELETE] with v, then press the center z. Select...
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...easily when you use the AF illuminator with the AF illuminator The AF illuminator is 0.3 to 2.5 m (11 7/8 inches to 8 1/3 feet) (MVC-CD200) or 0.3 to 3.0 m (11 7/8 inches to 9 feet 10 1/8 inches) (MVC-CD300). Approximate 0.3 to 3.0 m (11 7/8 inches to 9 feet 10 1/8 inches) distance is recommended. • In TWILIGHT mode of the SCENE ...has no contrast, focus will not emit when the LANDSCAPE mode of the subject. • AF illuminator light is safe for MVC-CD300.) • Focus is achieved as long as its light is locked. Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] to [ON] in EXP BRKTG or BURST mode...
...easily when you use the AF illuminator with the AF illuminator The AF illuminator is 0.3 to 2.5 m (11 7/8 inches to 8 1/3 feet) (MVC-CD200) or 0.3 to 3.0 m (11 7/8 inches to 9 feet 10 1/8 inches) (MVC-CD300). Approximate 0.3 to 3.0 m (11 7/8 inches to 9 feet 10 1/8 inches) distance is recommended. • In TWILIGHT mode of the SCENE ...has no contrast, focus will not emit when the LANDSCAPE mode of the subject. • AF illuminator light is safe for MVC-CD300.) • Focus is achieved as long as its light is locked. Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] to [ON] in EXP BRKTG or BURST mode...
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... or recording a fast-moving subject, use a low-number setting (except when the mode dial is set to SCN). (IMAGE SIZE) MVC-CD200 x1600×1200 1600 (3:2) 1024×768 640×480 MVC-CD300 x2048×1536 2048 (3:2) 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 Selects the image size when recording still...
... or recording a fast-moving subject, use a low-number setting (except when the mode dial is set to SCN). (IMAGE SIZE) MVC-CD200 x1600×1200 1600 (3:2) 1024×768 640×480 MVC-CD300 x2048×1536 2048 (3:2) 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 Selects the image size when recording still...
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Item SLIDE* Setting INTERVAL REPEAT RESIZE* ROTATE* START CANCEL MVC-CD200 1600×1200 1024×768 640×480 CANCEL MVC-CD300 2048×1536 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 CANCEL - ∗ Only in single-image mode. Cancels the slide show . Rotates the still image (page 75). 52 xON/OFF Starts the slide show . Changes the recorded image size (page 80). Description Sets the slide show can be repeated for up to approx. 20 minutes. x5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min A slide show interval.
Item SLIDE* Setting INTERVAL REPEAT RESIZE* ROTATE* START CANCEL MVC-CD200 1600×1200 1024×768 640×480 CANCEL MVC-CD300 2048×1536 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 CANCEL - ∗ Only in single-image mode. Cancels the slide show . Rotates the still image (page 75). 52 xON/OFF Starts the slide show . Changes the recorded image size (page 80). Description Sets the slide show can be repeated for up to approx. 20 minutes. x5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min A slide show interval.
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... the image size (IMAGE SIZE) 1 3 Control button 2 1 Set the mode dial to fit the printing paper size. Still image sizes: MVC-CD200: 1600×1200, 1600 (3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 MVC-CD300: 2048×1536, 2048 (3:2)*, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 ∗ The image is not printed out...
... the image size (IMAGE SIZE) 1 3 Control button 2 1 Set the mode dial to fit the printing paper size. Still image sizes: MVC-CD200: 1600×1200, 1600 (3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 MVC-CD300: 2048×1536, 2048 (3:2)*, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 ∗ The image is not printed out...
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...;480 Approx. Tip The size of three to two to accommodate the most common printing paper size. This is indicated by the pixel unit. This camera can record on conditions. Approx. 237 132 2048×1536 Approx. The number of four to three to fit the monitor ratio. Approx. 81 147.... 1430 NORMAL Approx. 560 ∗ When MODE (REC MODE) is included. The higher the number of images recordable on a disc may decrease depending on a disc MVC-CD200 MVC-CD300 Image size Quality Image size Quality STANDARD FINE STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 Approx.
...;480 Approx. Tip The size of three to two to accommodate the most common printing paper size. This is indicated by the pixel unit. This camera can record on conditions. Approx. 237 132 2048×1536 Approx. The number of four to three to fit the monitor ratio. Approx. 81 147.... 1430 NORMAL Approx. 560 ∗ When MODE (REC MODE) is included. The higher the number of images recordable on a disc may decrease depending on a disc MVC-CD200 MVC-CD300 Image size Quality Image size Quality STANDARD FINE STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 Approx.
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... a shutter speed with the jog dial, then press the jog dial. And using the lower shutter speed, you can be selected from F2 to F8 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. The aperture value can record both the subject and the background stand out clearly. 1 2 1 Set the mode dial to A. 2 Select an aperture value... can record the flow motion of a moving subject with its background unclear. Using the higher shutter speed, you can be selected from F2.8 to F11 (MVC-CD200) or from 8'' to 1/800 (MVC-CD200) or 8'' to 1/1000 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. 56
... a shutter speed with the jog dial, then press the jog dial. And using the lower shutter speed, you can be selected from F2 to F8 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. The aperture value can record both the subject and the background stand out clearly. 1 2 1 Set the mode dial to A. 2 Select an aperture value... can record the flow motion of a moving subject with its background unclear. Using the higher shutter speed, you can be selected from F2.8 to F11 (MVC-CD200) or from 8'' to 1/800 (MVC-CD200) or 8'' to 1/1000 (MVC-CD300) by 1/3 step. 56
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Press the shutter button in this mode, the camera records three images continuously. 4 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, or SCN. 2 Press MENU. Notes • You cannot use the flash in this mode. • During ... image. Approx. 416 285 640×480 Approx. Recording three images continuously (BURST) (only for MVC-CD300) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN This mode is approximate 0.6 second. • The shutter speed more than 1'' cannot be selected in E-MAIL mode MVC-CD200 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 Approx. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC...
Press the shutter button in this mode, the camera records three images continuously. 4 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, or SCN. 2 Press MENU. Notes • You cannot use the flash in this mode. • During ... image. Approx. 416 285 640×480 Approx. Recording three images continuously (BURST) (only for MVC-CD300) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN This mode is approximate 0.6 second. • The shutter speed more than 1'' cannot be selected in E-MAIL mode MVC-CD200 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 Approx. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC...
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The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [VOICE] with v/V in VOICE mode* MVC-CD200 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) Approx. 203 Approx. 203 Approx. 121 Approx. 121 60 If you hold down the shutter button, ... recorded at the same time as recording a still image. Approx. 855 524 To return to , S, A, M, or SCN. 2 Press MENU. Adding audio files to 40 seconds. MVC-CD300 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 2048×1536 Approx. Approx. 306 182 640×480 Approx. Approx. 138 79 1600×1200 Approx. The number...
The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [VOICE] with v/V in VOICE mode* MVC-CD200 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) Approx. 203 Approx. 203 Approx. 121 Approx. 121 60 If you hold down the shutter button, ... recorded at the same time as recording a still image. Approx. 855 524 To return to , S, A, M, or SCN. 2 Press MENU. Adding audio files to 40 seconds. MVC-CD300 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 2048×1536 Approx. Approx. 306 182 640×480 Approx. Approx. 138 79 1600×1200 Approx. The number...
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... documents (TEXT) Mode dial: The TEXT mode is recorded in TEXT mode* MVC-CD200 Image size 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) 1024×768 640×480 Minimum 330 Minimum 361 Minimum 618 Minimum 974 MVC-CD300 Image size 2048×1536 2048 (3:2) 1600×1200 Minimum 221 Minimum 244 ...Minimum 330 61 Approx. 369 262 640×480 Approx. Approx. 677 451 MVC-CD300 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 2048×1536 Approx. Approx. 133 77 2048 (3:2) Approx. B Various recording Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1024...
... documents (TEXT) Mode dial: The TEXT mode is recorded in TEXT mode* MVC-CD200 Image size 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) 1024×768 640×480 Minimum 330 Minimum 361 Minimum 618 Minimum 974 MVC-CD300 Image size 2048×1536 2048 (3:2) 1600×1200 Minimum 221 Minimum 244 ...Minimum 330 61 Approx. 369 262 640×480 Approx. Approx. 677 451 MVC-CD300 Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 2048×1536 Approx. Approx. 133 77 2048 (3:2) Approx. B Various recording Image size Quality STANDARD FINE 1024...
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... 11 2048 (3:2) Approx. Notes • JPEG images are recorded in [1600×1200] (MVC-CD200) or [2048×1536] (MVC-CD300) size other than when [1600 (3:2)] (MVC-CD200) or [2048 (3:2)] (MVC-CD300) is selected. • Writing data takes more time than in step 3. TIFF images are ...recorded in the image size selected by 1/3 EV. 7 1, 4 2, 3, 6 5 1 Set the mode dial to SET UP. The setup screen appears. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA...
... 11 2048 (3:2) Approx. Notes • JPEG images are recorded in [1600×1200] (MVC-CD200) or [2048×1536] (MVC-CD300) size other than when [1600 (3:2)] (MVC-CD200) or [2048 (3:2)] (MVC-CD300) is selected. • Writing data takes more time than in step 3. TIFF images are ...recorded in the image size selected by 1/3 EV. 7 1, 4 2, 3, 6 5 1 Set the mode dial to SET UP. The setup screen appears. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA...
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MVC-CD200: 1600×1200, 1024×768, 640×480 MVC-CD300: 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 The resized image is recorded. To cancel changing the size Select [CANCEL] with v/V, ...
MVC-CD200: 1600×1200, 1024×768, 640×480 MVC-CD300: 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 The resized image is recorded. To cancel changing the size Select [CANCEL] with v/V, ...
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...brightness of the SCENE SELECTION function is too low. Symptom Cause and/or Solution The picture is out of focus. • Your camera is not in the setup settings (MVC-CD300 only). tSet it to [ON] in macro recording mode when you shoot a subject that uses strong magnets. tMove your...text images, Clip not work. The picture is noisy. • Your camera is placed near a TV or other equipment that is about 3 to 50 cm (1 3/16 to 19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD200) or about 4 to 50 cm (1 5/8 to 19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300) away from the TV, etc. The resizing function does • You ...
...brightness of the SCENE SELECTION function is too low. Symptom Cause and/or Solution The picture is out of focus. • Your camera is not in the setup settings (MVC-CD300 only). tSet it to [ON] in macro recording mode when you shoot a subject that uses strong magnets. tMove your...text images, Clip not work. The picture is noisy. • Your camera is placed near a TV or other equipment that is about 3 to 50 cm (1 3/16 to 19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD200) or about 4 to 50 cm (1 5/8 to 19 3/4 inches) (MVC-CD300) away from the TV, etc. The resizing function does • You ...
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...MVC-CD200: 6.64 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD MVC-CD300: 8.93 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD Lens 3× zoom lens MVC-CD200: f = 6.1 - 18.3 mm (1/4 - 3/4 inches) (39 - 117 mm (1 9/16 - 4 5/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-CD300: f = 7 - 21 mm (9/32 - 27/32 inches) (34 - 102 mm (1 3/8 - 4 1/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-CD200: F = 2.8 - 2.9 MVC-CD300...220) dots General Application Sony battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) Power requirements 7.2 V Power consumption (During shooting with the LCD backlight turned on) MVC-CD200: 3.0 W MVC-CD300: 3.5 W Operating ...
...MVC-CD200: 6.64 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD MVC-CD300: 8.93 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD Lens 3× zoom lens MVC-CD200: f = 6.1 - 18.3 mm (1/4 - 3/4 inches) (39 - 117 mm (1 9/16 - 4 5/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-CD300: f = 7 - 21 mm (9/32 - 27/32 inches) (34 - 102 mm (1 3/8 - 4 1/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) MVC-CD200: F = 2.8 - 2.9 MVC-CD300...220) dots General Application Sony battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) Power requirements 7.2 V Power consumption (During shooting with the LCD backlight turned on) MVC-CD200: 3.0 W MVC-CD300: 3.5 W Operating ...